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National Park Service

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noun

U.S. Government.
  1. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1916, that administers national parks, monuments, historic sites, and recreational areas.


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YVO begins closer coordination with the National Park Service and emergency management authorities, reviewing road closures, public communications and evacuation plans.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

According to the National Park Service, enough remains were recovered to use DNA, dental records and fingerprints to identify all 40 victims aboard United Airlines flight 93, which crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Rabies is a fatal viral disease that is preventable with prompt medical care following potential exposure,” the National Park Service said in its statement announcing the infection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

More than 60 people were evacuated and two bodies were found after heavy rains hit the canyon over the weekend, the National Park Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

It is now maintained by the National Park Service.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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